Indian Geography UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

The State having the highest rainfall by North East Monsoon is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Tamil Nadu

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Tamil Nadu”.

In Tamil Nadu, the state experiences the maximum North-East monsoon rainfall.

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